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Blair Meikle

When Celtic will complete double transfer deal as medical timeline emerges

Celtic have agreed deals for both Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Marcelo Saracchi, according to reports.

It is believed the pair will go through medicals in Glasgow on Wednesday and, barring any issues, their announcements would then be imminent. Both could then join up with their new team ahead of the derby on Sunday.

Agreements are in place to bring left-Saracchi from Boca Juniors and winger Balikwisha from Royal Antwerp, reports the Daily Record.

The Scottish champions will pay around £5 million for the latter while the former will join initially on loan from the Argentine giants. That will reportedly not include an option to buy despite Celtic's initial intentions to include one.


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Brendan Rodgers has been desperate for further additions to his squad, particularly in the wide areas after Nicolas Kuhn's move to Como and with Jota injured long-term.

Balikwisha has long been a target and there could be a further signing in that position. Meanwhile, Uruguay international Saracchi will provide competition to Kieran Tierney at left-back.

It is believed Rodgers would like another two signings before the transfer deadline on Monday, with another winger and a striker required.

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